Solanum betaceum

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The commonly used same is Cyphomandra betacea. See under that name.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Andes, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Brazil, Britain, Cape Verde, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Europe, France, India, Indonesia, Mediterranean, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Northeastern India, Peru, Portugal, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit are cooked as a vegetable or used to make chutney.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In NE India fruit are available November to January.

Its other names

Local names

Ookhamen, Tomate de laguna

Synonyms

Cyphomandra betacea (Cav.) Sendtn.; Cyphomandra crassifolia (Ortega) Kuntze; Cyphomandra crassifolia (Ortega) J.F.Macbr.; Cyphomandra procera Wawra; Pionandra betacea (Cav.) Miers; Solanum crassifolium Ortega; Solanum insigne Lowe; Solanum obliquum Bertero ex Dunal;